Spirits Industry Forecast: Navigating Change & Capturing Growth

Jul 3, 2025 | , | Park Street University |

In this spirits industry forecast at Bar Convent Brooklyn, speakers provided data-driven insights into the forces reshaping the global alcohol market and delivered, from emerging growth opportunities and industry consolidation to the cocktail trends driving consumer behavior. These presentations offer essential strategic guidance for brands, distributors, and hospitality professionals looking to capitalize on market shifts and position themselves for success in an increasingly competitive environment.

Global Alcohol Market Outlook: Key Opportunities & Growth Drivers

In this presentation from Bar Convent Brooklyn 2025, Adam Rogers, North American Research Director at IWSR, breaks down the latest trends shaping the global alcohol market. Despite a 1% decline in volume, the industry added $16B in value over five years—with $34B in growth expected by 2035.

 

U.S. Alcohol Industry 2025: Trends in Distribution and M&A

Stephanie Schneider Ghosn, Senior Manager of Marketing & Content at Park Street, reveals the shifts transforming the U.S. alcohol industry. From distribution wars to mergers and acquisitions, and what every alcohol industry professional needs to know.

 

Cocktail Trends: How Bar Menus are Changing


Ed Dobbles, Chief Analytics Officer at Overproof, reveals what cocktail trends are driving bar menus to change across the country and in NYC – based on 485,000 real menu listings from independent bars and restaurants.

 

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